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If Shanaya Kapoor's latest holiday retreat to the stunning city of Azerbaijan has awaken the travel bug in you, check out these must visit places for an enriching experience. (Source: Instagram,/@shanayakapoor)
Also known as the Land of Fire, Azerbaijan is home to modern architecture, ancient history, and fire mountains. Baku's medieval heritage with modern day skyscrapers is jaw dropping, and countryside is scenic with mountains, petroglyphs and lakes.
Shrikant Goenka, Chairman, IAAPI lists 5 top destinations you should add to your checklist right now!
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1. Icherisheher (Baku's Old City)
Baku's Old City and Icherishher has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area has a lot of maintenance and takes history lovers back in time. The modern day skyscrapers alongside ancient Shirvanshah’s Palace make this area a must visit. The atmosphere here is magical due to the traditional tea houses, cobbled streets and endless marketplaces. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
2. Flame Towers
Flame Towers are the new structures showcasing devotion to modern Azerbaijan. Towering over Baku, the LED flame displays of the towers are pure magic.
A must-visit to any tourist, The Towers are especially worth visiting at night when their stunning views of the city and the Caspian Sea glow. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
3. Gobustan National Park
An abundant site to satisfy history and nature lovers - Gobustan houses more than 6 thousand prehistoric rock carvings coupled with mud volcanoes. This striking site provides incredible insight into human civilization’s roots as well as offer surreal sceneries. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
4. Gulf of the Caspian Sea Boulevard
This sight encapsulates local attractions such as the Carpet Museum, and Little Venice. Moreover, the Gulf of the Caspian Sea Boulevard not only is a sight encased with breathtaking views but also serves the purpose of a place for travelers to take a calm stroll or relaxing boat ride. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
5. Gabala
A destination that needs to be on every traveler’s bucket list – Gabala, endowed with green mountains serving as a shield to Nohur Lake and Tufandag Ski Resort actively showcases nature adventurous activities like paragliding, skiing, and hiking combined with rich cultural experience. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
